(Photo : JOE KLAMAR/AFP through Getty Images) TOPSHOT – Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen (C) takes the lead in the course of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix on the Red Bull race observe in Spielberg, Austria on July 2, 2023.
Formula 1 has revealed its slate of races for the 2024 season, that includes a record-breaking 24 Grand Prix worldwide.
24 races in 2024 with large steps ahead in regionalisation 🌏
Introducing subsequent yr’s Formula 1 calendar 🗓️#F1 pic.twitter.com/JTSWJL29yH
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 5, 2023
The upcoming season, which begins on the finish of February and ends in December, is sure to be the longest season within the historical past of the racing collection.
2024 will see the return of the Chinese Grand Prix in April after a four-year absence because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Several races have been moved to assist regionalization, enhance journey effectivity and promote sustainability efforts.
The Japanese Grand Prix will now be held in April as an alternative of its common September date, in relation to the neighboring Chinese Grand Prix being held in the identical month. Meanwhile, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix may even transfer from June to September, whereas the Italian Grand Prix will now be held in May as an alternative of September.
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Saturday races to be held, new fall break launched
Breaking away from custom, three races subsequent yr shall be held on a Saturday, together with the primary two of the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
The Sakhir and Jeddah Grand Prix will kick off on Saturday to assist and respect Ramadan within the Muslim-majority Middle Eastern area, whereas the a lot anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix in November may even be held someday earlier to accommodate time variations between the United States and Europe.
A brand new fall break from September to October has additionally been launched for the groups to have a relaxation in the course of the longest F1 season ever, other than the same old summer time break from July to August.
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